At a Glance
Median Income
$51,688
$31,702 per capita
Home Value
$141,600
Zillow: $190,270
Median Rent
$941/mo
32.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.9%
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
12.4%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
How West Mayfield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Mayfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West Mayfield a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
West Mayfield residents earn a median household income of $51,688 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,702. The unemployment rate stands at 12.4% (244% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,586 business establishments, including 311 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West Mayfield is $141,600 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $190,270. Median rent is $941/month, with 32.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Education
10.9% of adults in West Mayfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Mayfield has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Data Overview
People
Population1,326
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density1,658/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$51,688
Per Capita$31,702
Unemployment12.4%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$8,033M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,131
Housing
A+
Home Value$141,600
Rent$941
Ownership59.8%
Zillow$190,270
Housing Units631
Rent Burden32.0%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,406/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain40.3 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation1,101 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute27 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed169 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries11
Did You Know?
West Mayfield was founded in 1923.
The median home in West Mayfield was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh/Butler Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 169 Mbps.
There are 311 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.